devoting
intermediateB1/dɪˈvoʊtɪŋ/ · de-vot-ing
To give time, effort, or attention to a particular activity or purpose.
Meanings
To give time, effort, or attention to a particular activity or purpose.
کسی خاص سرگرمی یا مقصد کے لیے وقت، محنت، یا توجہ دینا۔
وقف کرنا
waqf karna
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Common Collocations
- devoting time
- devoting attention
- devoting resources
Example Sentences
She is devoting her time to volunteer work.
وہ اپنا وقت رضاکارانہ کام میں وقف کر رہی ہے۔
Woh apna waqt razakaarana kaam mein waqf kar rahi hai.
They are devoted to improving the community.
وہ کمیونٹی کو بہتر بنانے کے لیے وقف ہیں۔
Woh community ko behtar banane ke liye waqf hain.
He devoted a lot of energy to the project.
اس نے اس منصوبے کے لیے بہت زیادہ توانائی وقف کی۔
Us ne is mansubay ke liye bohot zyada tawanai waqf ki.
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💡 Memory Tip
Remember 'devoting' as 'devot-ing' to link with loving dedication.
Imagine a person giving their all to a cause, such as a volunteer at a shelter.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
دکھوں کا سامنا نہ کرتا کوئی، اگر عشق کی پناہ ہوتا، ہر ایک دل وقف ہو جاتا، اگر کسی کا خدا ہوتا۔
Dukhon ka samna na karta koi, agar ishq ki panah hota, Har aik dil waqf ho jata, agar kisi ka Khuda hota.
No one would face sorrows if they had the refuge of love, Every heart would devote itself if it had a God.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
وقت کی قدر کرو
Waqt ki qadr karo
Value your time
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "devotio" — the act of dedicating
First known use: 15th century
The term 'devote' evolved from Latin 'devotio', which refers to a solemn dedication or commitment.